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Responsive vs TenderWorks
Both stand on rfp software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Responsive if your team handles recurring proposal or questionnaire work and needs responses grounded in organizational content. Its AI response generation, TRACE Score, and integrations are central reasons to consider it. The $10,000-per-year starting price and lack of a free plan may lead smaller teams to look elsewhere.
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TenderWorks brings tender tracking, controlled documents, workflow automation, collaboration, and reporting into one web workspace. Its trial offers full access, while larger teams may need custom Enterprise pricing.
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| Responsive | TenderWorks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Emerging Edition: $10,000 a year | Professional: €449 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Responsive | Not published |
| Website | responsive.io | exomatica.com |
| On rfp software | #15 of 24 | #19 of 24 |
Responsive: what it does well
- AI drafts tailored answers from trusted content and prior successful responses.
- TRACE Score rates five aspects of AI-generated responses on a 0–100 scale.
- Includes built-in e-signatures and client activity tracking.
- Lists 32 integrations, including CRM, storage, and collaboration tools.
- Word integration supports finding and inserting recommended content.
What to know first
- No free plan is available.
- Emerging Edition starts at $10,000 per year.
- Growth and Enterprise pricing is available only by contacting sales.
TenderWorks: what it does well
- Tracks tender milestones and deadlines
- Version history and audit trails
- AI first-pass response drafting
- Listed integrations include Microsoft 365
- 30-day trial without credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- Professional plan limited to 10 users
- Enterprise pricing is custom
- Professional costs €449 a month
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